Tire rubbing

Matticus91 · 08-31-2015, 12:17 PM

I have a question about a tire rubbing issue. The previous owner of my car (just bought it) put slightly taller rear tires on than the stock size. This isn't a problem from what I can tell other than a slight rubbing from the back right tire.

Where the wheel well meets the body panel on the very edge there is one spot that has a slight "bump" in the body work. Maybe 1/4" in height from the rest of the bodywork. This bump is only on the passenger side. It scrapes under hard accel or through left turns when the car leans on that side. The bump itself is "soft" and rounded so I don't expect or see any damage to the tire, however it makes a rather unpleasant noise that I'd like to get rid of.

Does anyone have any input on this? Pic here:

Matticus91 · 08-31-2015, 04:12 PM

Pic of the bump added to post

houtan · 08-31-2015, 04:59 PM

This has happened to me with my current rear wheel setup (arc8 et62 w/ 5mm spacer, 275-35 tire). Happens in the same scenarios you mentioned.

What tire size/brand is it? Are you running a spacer?

You should definitely get a heat gun or hair dryer and carefully get that are hot. Then bend that part back with a pry bar or bat using the tire for leverage. The metal is soft and will bend easily. You may have to jack your car up a little bit to give you some room.

Ginger_Extract · 08-31-2015, 07:27 PM

First off, that tire looks way too tire for the wheel well. That said, I agree with the above poster, heat it up and use a mallet to tap it back into the wheel well so that it doesn't rub.

Matticus91 · 09-01-2015, 09:37 AM

Good call on the heat gun, I'll have to give that a try.

The tires are 245/45/18's in the back.

Ankur194 · 09-01-2015, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Matticus91

Good call on the heat gun, I'll have to give that a try.

The tires are 245/45/18's in the back.

Whoa! You should probably switch to 245/35/18

Matticus91 · 09-01-2015, 02:39 PM

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Whoa! You should probably switch to 245/35/18

Easier said than done... the tires are brand spankin new. And I'm not in the mindset of dropping $500 on a new pair to fix this issue.

Ankur194 · 09-01-2015, 03:10 PM

You don't have to spend that much, Tire Rack has YOKOHAMA ADVAN NEOVA AD08 in 255/35/18 for $87 a piece. Killer deal.

Matticus91 · 09-01-2015, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ankur194

You don't have to spend that much, Tire Rack has YOKOHAMA ADVAN NEOVA AD08 in 255/35/18 for $87 a piece. Killer deal.

The price is awesome but I'm pretty sure I'd die if I tried to drive with those in any kind of snow lol

Ankur194 · 09-02-2015, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Matticus91

The price is awesome but I'm pretty sure I'd die if I tried to drive with those in any kind of snow lol

Haha my bad, we don't know what "all season" tires are here in Southern California.

brocklanders · 09-07-2015, 09:13 AM

get rid of those tires.

MightyMouseTech · 09-07-2015, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by brocklanders

get rid of those tires.

Exactly, fix the problem, not the symptom.

Pyrat 2 · 09-07-2015, 12:58 PM

+1. Probably won't end up saving money if you leave it.

Matticus91 · 09-08-2015, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Exactly, fix the problem, not the symptom.

Well then the actual problem is still this bulge since the driver side tire has zero issues

lowbudgethero · 09-08-2015, 12:26 PM

take the wheel off and use a rubber mallet or regular hammer and cloth

08-31-2015, 12:17 PM	#1
Matticus91 Brigadier General 3475 Rep 3,722 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (6)	Tire rubbing I have a question about a tire rubbing issue. The previous owner of my car (just bought it) put slightly taller rear tires on than the stock size. This isn't a problem from what I can tell other than a slight rubbing from the back right tire. Where the wheel well meets the body panel on the very edge there is one spot that has a slight "bump" in the body work. Maybe 1/4" in height from the rest of the bodywork. This bump is only on the passenger side. It scrapes under hard accel or through left turns when the car leans on that side. The bump itself is "soft" and rounded so I don't expect or see any damage to the tire, however it makes a rather unpleasant noise that I'd like to get rid of. Does anyone have any input on this? Pic here: __________________ "Tobias" 2013 135i ///M-Sport 6MT • Pure Stage 1 • XDI 35 HPFP • 404whp/440wtq IG: msteelio91 Last edited by Matticus91; 08-31-2015 at 04:11 PM..
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Ginger_Extract California-bound 385 Rep 1,480 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (3)	First off, that tire looks way too tire for the wheel well. That said, I agree with the above poster, heat it up and use a mallet to tap it back into the wheel well so that it doesn't rub. __________________ Streets of Willow: 1:27.7 CW 11/15/15; 1:29.5 CCW 8/15/15 \|\|\|\| Autoclub Speedway ROVAL (CCW): 1.52.6 - 12/2/17 Willow Springs - Big Willow (CW): 1:35.8 - 3/31/18 \|\|\|\| Buttonwillow #13 (CW): 1:59.3 1/27/18 https://www.facebook.com/JakeStumphRacing \|\|\|\| http://www.youtube.com/user/RaceMeMZ3
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Matticus91 Brigadier General 3475 Rep 3,722 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (6)	Good call on the heat gun, I'll have to give that a try. The tires are 245/45/18's in the back. __________________ "Tobias" 2013 135i ///M-Sport 6MT • Pure Stage 1 • XDI 35 HPFP • 404whp/440wtq IG: msteelio91 Last edited by Matticus91; 09-01-2015 at 09:46 AM.. Reason: because i'm dumb
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Ankur194 Private First Class 8 Rep 111 Posts Drives: One Two Eight Vert Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Menifee iTrader: (0)	You don't have to spend that much, Tire Rack has YOKOHAMA ADVAN NEOVA AD08 in 255/35/18 for $87 a piece. Killer deal.
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brocklanders Major 106 Rep 1,428 Posts Drives: the uno, mineral white Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: houston iTrader: (3) Garage List 06 325 [0.00]	get rid of those tires.
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lowbudgethero Captain 125 Rep 750 Posts Drives: '98 Z3M (gone), '09 135i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: 908 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [8.50]	take the wheel off and use a rubber mallet or regular hammer and cloth
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